Original subtitles

Alright, DeWayne, just remember.

I have total confidence in you. Total.

Well, thank you very much, Mr. Hogan, uh..

I'm just not real sure what good your confidence is gonna do me

if that car's got a burglar alarm in it.

We'll just have to take that chance.

- Yes, sir, we will.

You get over there and get that car.

I'll lead the way, if we get split up, uh

we'll meet back at the storage lot, okay?

Hey!

LA 15, Mary 5, I'm in pursuit of a two-toned green Torino

southbound on Sepulveda from Jefferson.

Failure to yield. Request assistance.

DeWayne, close your mouth and get out of here.

- He got away.

What? Smells like you been drinking.

Come on, get out of the car.

Turn around. Put your hands on the car.

Wait, you made a mistake. Wait.

- Hey, we got a deuce here. - Wait a minute, Jon.

Wait a minute.

Yes.

Jon, he's not drunk. He's deaf.

Park it over there and check the traffic on the other side.

Fine, not this way. Head out to the right there. Thank you.

- Not quite.

He's gonna need some patching up, but he's gonna make it.

Must have landed on his luck.

'Listen, I'll go to the hospital with Grossie.'

Alright. See you later.

- I didn't know that. - Okay, thank you. I understand.

Mr. Sorenson said he didn't even know

that Grossie was chasing him.

Oh, he couldn't hear the sirens, right?

- Right. - But he could see the lights.

He said he was too focused on trying to catch

the stolen car to even look behind him.

- Yeah, I do.

Enough to explain it to Grossie?

Hey, Jon, let's clear up this traffic jam, huh?

Alright.

- Thank you.

I was told to come to the sergeant's office.

Well, it's right down the hall there.

Thank you.

If you'd like, I could take you to his office.

Um, is there someone who could take me to his office?

- I don't see anything wrong.

- Wait, I get it.

You're putting me on. Very funny. Dry, but funny.

Come on, I'll take you to Getraer.

I was hoping you'd say that.

I did. Twice.

Oh, I guess I wasn't watching you the first time you said it.

I have to be watching to read your lips.

'And do me a favor, speak slowly.'

I get it. You're here for Earl Sorenson, right?

That's too slow, but you're right.

- Come on, I'll take you. - Thank you.

They thought I was drunk while the thief was getting away.

I can appreciate how you feel, Mr. Sorenson.

Um, would you help me out here, Bonnie?

We can appreciate how you feel.

And we'll do our very best to get your car back for you.

And we will do our best to get your car back.

- We'll stay in touch. - We will be in touch.

No. I have something more.

Earl, please. Think about it first.

Um, Bonnie, what's going on?

I think you better wait for the bad news.

I think I'd like you to warn me first.

He wants to file a complaint against Jon.

Oh, I can see you all know already.

I'm afraid I can't talk him out of it.

And after all, Earl does have that right.

Um, yes, yes, he does, um..

Bonnie, would you see this through for me, please?

Right.

I can't keep doin' this, Mr. Hogan.

I'm shaking like a leaf inside.

One of those cars could have crashed into me, you know?

I could be in the hospital. I-I could be in jail.

But look at yourself, DeWayne. You're here.

And we have a very fenceable Cadillac in the storage lot.

Yeah, well, that's another thing.

That-that car just settin' out there with all the rest of 'em.

When are we gonna see some money here?

- We need another ten cars.

Yep, that's one thing I learned from the big boys, volume.

You see, there's no room anymore for the small businessman.

Oh, there used to be. Sure.

Used to be a man could be an independent agent

make a living and a name for himself.

Not anymore. No, sir.

It's tough on you young guys coming up.

Do you see any of today's corporations

offering you a beautiful trophy?

No, sir.

They're too busy merging and buying computers

and forcing people like you and me out in the street.

Well, I say it just serves them right

'to pay those big theft claims.'

Yes, sir, I, see, I-I just thought we'd be into some money

a whole lot sooner than this.

Just a little more patience.

It's not my patience. It's my wife, you see?

I, uh, I kinda told her I had this big bonus coming this week

you know, and, well, she's been asking me about it.

My kid's been asking me about it.

The landlord's been asking me about it. The finance company--

Oh, I understand, DeWayne. I understand.

And I wanna help you with your problem.

Oh, Mr. Hogan, thank you very much.

Yes, sir, DeWayne, I wanna see you succeed.

Yes, sir.

The way every young man should succeed.

- Yes, sir.

- No, sir. - I'm gonna tell you.

The way you do that... is the same way..

...that I won salesman of the year, 1966.

You go out there and you work harder.

And you work longer.

And you take every chance you have to take.

The way I see it, you made a judgment call.

You smelled booze, his speech was slurred.

- He ignored your orders. - Yeah, I guess.

But Bonnie recognized he was deaf right away.

Jon, she was sent for the full course, man.

You just read a few pamphlets.

We all can't be experts at everything.

Yeah, well, I guess something like this

makes you wish you could.

It could have turned out a lot worse.

I always remember that Chicano grandfather that got blown away

because he didn't understand two little words of English.

- Turn around. - Yeah, I remember.

But, listen, drop it for now, alright

- Hey, Grossie. - 'Hey, Grossie.'

Looking, uh, great.

Uh, yeah. How are they treating you here?

Ah, I'm afraid he can't answer you.

- They've wired his jaw shut.

I wanted to explain to Officer Grossman

why Earl didn't respond to his siren.

Well, why didn't he.. Excuse me.

- He's working.

Look, I'm sorry he wants to file a complaint against you

but maybe if you knew where he's coming from

you could understand.

Maybe if he went on patrol for a few days, he would understand

what a real disaster it could have been for both of us.

When Earl hit Jon with that door

how was Jon to know it wasn't an attack?

Yes, but how could Earl lip-read Jon

with all that glare in his eyes?

Uh, I don't think this is cheering Grossie up.

Maybe I should teach him some signs.

I think that means yes.

Close enough for now. I'll come back tomorrow, and we'll work.

Right now, I'm almost late for class.

- I teach at Cal State.

I have a couple of classes in sign communication.

'Bye.'

Kim, wait, Kim.

Uh, I know what you guys are thinking.

You're thinking she's ignoring me. Well, you're wrong.

Uh, can I get you any cookies, candy, uh..

I'm sorry. I lost my head.

Oh, what's wrong?

Well, a question came into my mind yesterday

when we were in Getraer's office.

Now that I see you again, I just have to ask it.

- Sounds serious. - It is.

Okay. I guess I can handle it.

Will you have dinner with me tonight?

- That's no.

This is yes.

Well, in that case, how do I say terrific?

- 'Watch the car.' - 'Idiot.'

Good morning, Mr. Sorenson, I brought the paperwork out

for your complaint against Officer Baker.

What do you want from me?

Just tell me exactly what happened

the way you remember it.

I couldn't see him. The sun was in my eyes.

He grabbed me. The thief got away.

Please, start from the beginning.

You don't really want to know what he did.

Yes, I do. Everything.

I'm on your side.

- Yes.

I think you're playing a trick.

No trick. I really wanna help.

When the CHP started the Deaf Liaison Program

I was one of the first volunteers.

I can't believe the police really care.

Believe me, we do. We're really trying.

- Too late. - It's not too late.

Too late for me.

Six years ago, my son did not hear a policeman shout to halt.

He was k-killed.

I thought it was broken.

Oh, it isn't. I saw it ring the first time.

- Shrewd.

Not shoot. Shrewd. Clever.

Thank you. Do you wanna come in while I get my coat?

Oh, yes, uh, that freeway noise is driving me crazy.

What freeway noise?

I guess you're right. It wouldn't even bother you.

Bother me? I spent a month looking for this location.

Well, all that freeway noise knocked $200 off the rent.

Now, that's really shrewd.

- No, at my phone.

- It flashes differently.

Come on, I'll show you.

Um, this is called a teletypewriter.

I didn't know there was such a thing.

Could I call you on my phone?

Not unless you had one of these.

But I like you thinking about it.

'Still wish we'd taken your car?'

'Listen, you can take me anywhere.'

I wanted to do the driving so that I could show you

what happened to your friend doesn't happen every time

a deaf person gets behind the wheel.

We just have to pay a lot more attention to traffic

and keep thinking a lot farther ahead too.

I can see that.

I assume you had an answer to all that

but since I'd blow my whole case if I took my eyes off the road

to read your lips, you're just going to have to save it

for the next red light.

Besides, you're going to think it's all worth it

when I show you where I'm taking you.

You like it?

When I watch the subtitles, I don't see the movie.

If I watch the movie, I don't know what it's about.

You just need a little more practice.

- Welcome back, Grossie. - Mmm!

Sorry I didn't get a chance to get to the hospital

to give you this gift.

'They're your favorites.'

Hey, you don't have to thank me. You mind?

Mmm. Delicious.

- Hi, Bonnie. - Hi.

Have a piece of Grossie's chocolate.

Oh, thank you. Thanks, Grossie.

- Yeah.

How do you say I love you in sign?

Huh?

Alright, uh, make it I like you very much.

Why?

Uh, um, you never know when it might come in handy.

Chocolate?

'Chocolate?'

Oh ho, DeWayne, feast your eyes.

Didn't I tell you perseverance would pay off?

Yes, sir.

"Out of gas. Back soon?"

Well, that's that, isn't it, Mr. Hogan?

We can't steal 'em if they won't run.

DeWayne, DeWayne, you haven't been listening.

I've been listening, Mr. Hogan.

I-I just don't see how we can persevere on empty.

With one of life's great discoveries, DeWayne.

- The siphon. - Oh, no, Mr. Hogan.

Not the siphon hose. No, no, I-I can't do that.

Uh, uh, last time I tried to siphon gasoline

I-I swallowed three quarts.

I-I was afraid to smoke for a month.

Could-could you maybe do it this time?

DeWayne, it's my hose. - Oh!

I never thought about it like that, Mr. Hogan.

You have to contribute something or it isn't fair

to the partnership, and besides--

I know, Mr. Hogan, I know.

Besides, I-I got a whole lot to make up for, right?

Right.

You're having dinner with her folks?

Yeah, that's what Kim calls Earl Sorenson and his wife.

They kind of adopted her when she moved out here

and she kind of takes care of them.

You know, Kim was 12 when she went deaf.

Earl was three, and his wife, she was born deaf.

If I was you, I wouldn't mention my name in that house.

Hey, no problem. Bonnie hasn't taught me how to sign your name.

Sounds like you and Kim are getting pretty serious.

How serious is an Italian movie and dinner?

- With subtitles.

Oh, there it is, over there.

Hey, that is my car!

Hey, you crook!

Get him!

Get him!

I can't believe this.

Come on, you keep driving, I'll keep counting.

Yes, sir. Sure beats pumping oil.

Hey!

Come on, come on. Move it.

- Hey! - Hey, stop.

Hey! Hey!

What did we get from that accident?

They're sure it's the same guy.

The owner of the Rolls-Royce couldn't give us any ID.

He's just a friend. It's just a dinner.

I don't think it's even time to wonder about that.

It's always the time, I can think of ten dead men

who should be here tonight instead of him.

I pick my own friends.

Are you sure he is even a friend?

Maybe he's just being nice to you

so I won't make trouble for his partner.

'It was really delicious, Mrs. Sorenson.'

He said it was really delicious.

Hey, Kim, show me delicious again.

If I'd really been thinking

I would've asked Bonnie to teach me that.

Oh, I think you're doing amazing, Ponch.

Isn't he, Earl?

Not too bad.

If you think that was something, watch this.

After dinner, we're going dancing

at the Deaf Center.

And then, out for coffee.

I'll bring Kim home later.

You mixed up a few signs.

You just told them we're going necking

and you'll bring me home tomorrow.

I'm game if you are.

- Loudest drums I've ever heard.

Well, all I know is that we can feel the beat for dancing.

While we're on the subject..

I can see where not hearing has its advantages.

Earl is gonna be a problem, isn't he?

He thinks you're just being nice to me to protect Jon.

That what you think?

The truth is I do wish Jon didn't have

this hanging over him.

Me too.

Hi. Great party, isn't it?

No, thank you. Uh, hey, how about a vacation?

'Uh, you need some help back here?'

Thank you.

- I didn't see you come. - I know.

I was watching you concentrate.

Get Earl. Let's go someplace where we can talk.

How about the lobby?

Grossie crashed behind you

but you didn't even know it, right?

Now, in the accident report

all the witnesses were looking back

but in all the talk of your complaint

no one asked you where you were looking.

Do you remember?

If you were focusing, looking straight ahead

maybe you saw the car thief.

What did he look like?

I didn't see anything

but a man's head behind the wheel.

Okay, but you did see the car.

Where did it drive off? Do you remember?

Well, we tried. Thank you.

Wait, another c-car stopped behind my Cadillac.

They talked and the other car drove away.

Could be the robber's backup car.

Do you remember anything about the car?

Edsel.

Terrific!

What color?

Green. Light green.

Oh, Mr. Sorenson, thank you.

You've given us the help we've been looking for.

Brace yourself.

'Okay, Bonnie, let's get on with it.'

Here, my complaint. Tear it up.

I apologize. I was wrong.

Bonnie helped me see that things can change between us.

You, also, you can come to dinner anytime.

That's terri..

...terrific.

And when you and Kim need a chaperone, call me.

Earl!

Would you help me out here, Bonnie?

Sure.

Thank you for your help, Mr. Sorenson.

Thank you for your help, Mr. Sorenson.

We'll have every unit..

We will have every unit..

...looking for that green Edsel.

...looking for the green Edsel.

Light green. Don't you people listen?

Seems to me you have something going besides Italian movies.

Let me put it this way.

You know a prettier, gutsier, smarter girl than Kim?

Sounds to me like she's too good for you.

Yeah, maybe, but what I meant was

I'd hate to lose her as a friend.

Yeah, it's pretty hard to make it without, uh, friends.

Howdy? I understand you sell Edsel parts.

We don't get much call for Edsel parts.

But your ad says that you're the valley headquarters for them.

True, but we don't get much call.

Well, if you do, I'm gonna leave you a number here.

That's why I was surprised when we got that order

for a universal joint... this morning.

- About an hour ago.

Some guy wanted it sent over to a repair shop on Olympic..

...and Federal.

Great, thanks a lot.

- Morning.

You have an Edsel in here this morning?

Yeah, I couldn't believe it. I just barely stopped laughing.

Well, if you had to call it anything, I'd call it

a sort of a light green. Boy, too bad you missed it.

'Just pulled out of the shop a couple minutes ago.'

- Headed north up the boulevard.

Well, I'll tell you one thing about that grease monkey.

His snide attitude is gonna cost him all my business.

Oh, now, Mr. Hogan, he didn't, he didn't mean no harm.

He was just kiddin' with you.

This is a sound automobile, DeWayne, ahead of its time.

Well, I know that, Mr. Hogan, but..

...well, what difference does it make?

You can afford any automobile you want now.

What do you think we're worth? About 100,000, or something--

Oh ho ho, easy.

It just depends on how efficiently we sell them off.

Uh, exactly how are we going to sell them off?

- Uh-oh.

Oh, something tells me the cops are after us.

Nah, they don't know us. Turn in.

Turn in Do you want me to lead 'em right into--

DeWayne, just make an innocent turn. They'll go right on past.

Oh, Mr. Hogan.

Uh-oh.

Maybe I was wrong.

LA 15, Mary 3. We have two suspects..

Jon!

Jon, the guy with the yellow hard hat!

I'd say that's Earl Sorenson's Cadillac.

Yeah, quite a collection. I'll call Transportation.

Oh, I'll take them in. Come here, boys.

Mr. Hogan?

Exactly how were you going to sell all these cars off, huh?

Efficiently. Very efficiently.

- I was working on it.

Oh, no.

It's a little quiet. I think Grossie thinks this is for him.

Yeah, well, it's a good way to celebrate

getting rid of those stitches and wires.

Yeah, where is he, I thought after all those days

of not being able to talk, he'd be jabbering our heads off.

Ha! You thought wrong.

Aww!